Financial help if you have a terminal illness

Find out about payments you can get and financial advice when you have a terminal illness.

Getting a payment and financial information

You may be eligible for a payment from Services Australia if you have a terminal illness. Some of these links will take you away from myGov.

  • Disability Support Pension

    You may get Disability Support Pension if your life expectancy is less than 2 years. You also need to meet non-medical rules.

  • Mobility Allowance

    This helps with travel costs for work, study, training or looking for work if you have disability, illness or injury.

Managing money and financial support

The Financial Information Service, or FIS, is a free service that can help educate you about finances. Find out more about the Financial Information Service on the Services Australia website.

Experiencing financial hardship with a terminal illness

Paying for medical and living expenses can be hard when you have a terminal illness. If you’re experiencing financial hardship, there may be support available, including:

Find out about experiencing financial hardship.

Accessing super early

You may be able to access your superannuation (super) early if you have a terminal illness. This can help with medical or other types of costs.

Find out about accessing your super due to a terminal condition on the Australian Taxation Office website.

Making an insurance claim

If you have life insurance, you may get money through your insurance provider. Find out about making a life insurance claim on the Moneysmart website.

Getting your end of life affairs in order

You might be thinking about writing a will, choosing an executer and nominating beneficiaries. Find out how to get your end of life affairs in order.

Page last updated: 2 April 2024